It's not always clear whether an injury or illness calls for a trip to the Emergency Department. Some symptoms you should not ignore include:

Chest Pain

Difficulty Breathing

Blacking Out/Weakness

Slurred Speech

Changes in Vision

Changes in Mental Status

Sudden/Severe Pain

Uncontrollable Bleeding

Coughing/Vomiting Blood

Suicidal Feelings

Our ER is always open and ready to provide care. Understand, however, that a trip to the ER usually takes longer and costs more than a visit to a doctor's office. If you do not have a primary care physician, we strongly recommend you find one. Call 866-757-6248 or click here to Find a Doctor. In addition, The South Bend Clinic offers an Immediate Care Center in South Bend for minor illnesses and injuries.

Emergency Team

Board Certified ER Physicians

Specially Trained ER Nurses

ER Technicians

EMS Personnel

Chaplains

At SJRMC, our cardiology and neurology teams are continually striving to improve outcomes for our emergency patients. That means responses must be fast, accurate, and well coordinated across all aspects of treatment. Learn more about our emergency activation systems for heart attack and stroke.

After-Care Instructions

When you're ready to leave the Emergency Department, you'll be given after-care instructions either in your treatment room or in the discharge room. These instructions will include your ER physician's name, the name of the doctor you should see for follow-up care, your diagnosis and specific recommendations.

ED charges are based on the seriousness of your condition and the amount of time spent providing your care. You'll be asked to sign a financial agreement at discharge. Other physicians involved in your care, such as the radiologist who reads your X-ray, will send you separate bills for their work. For more information on billing click here.